Is Mercon V transmission fluid synthetic?
Valvoline™ MERCON® V Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart. ValvolineMERCON® V Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid is recommended for most vehicles. ValvolineMERCON® V Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid is recommended for most vehicles.
Can I use dexron 6 instead of Mercon V?
The only approved replacement for Mercon or Mercon 3 is Mercon 6. All DEXRON®-III licenses expired at the end of 2006 and will not be renewed. That’s why you’re seeing multi-use fluid. Beyond that date GM will only support the use of DEXRON®-VI fluids for use in Hydra-Matic transmissions.
Is Mercon the same as Mercon V?
Over the years, the original Mercon was supplanted by Mercon “V”, Mercon “SP”, Mercon LV, and Mercon ULV which is the latest fluid. Ford has upgraded the Mercon specifications over the years; the newer fluids are not always backward compatible with previous fluids.
What’s the difference between Dexron III and Mercon V?
Dexron III and Mercon V are similar types of automatic transmission fluid, with the main difference being that Dexron is the formula developed by General Motors, while Mercon was created by Ford.
Can you use mercron Dexron in a Saturn?
Moreover, you cannot use an ATF, Mercron or older variations of Dexron in vehicles calling for Dexron III. Dexron III (H) is fully compatible with Dexron III, and GM engineered Dexron III/Saturn specifically for the Saturn lineup of vehicles. GM terminated all licensing for the production of Dexron III in 2006.
Can you substitute Dexron II for Dexron III?
Better or not, really isn’t the question. Dexron-II has been replaced by Dexron-III. Any transmission that used Dexron-II can now use Dexron-III. Fluids labeled Dexron-III/Mercon are also acceptable.
Can you use Dexron fluid prior to Dexron VI?
Dexron variations prior to Dexron VI are not forward compatible. GM does not support the use of an older version of the Dexron fluid in any vehicle that calls for Dexron VI. Moreover, you cannot use an ATF, Mercron or older variations of Dexron in vehicles calling for Dexron III.